Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F0.9 Aspherical
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 305 g lighter (187 g vs 492 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.35 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 55 mm vs 64.9 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, portraits with a classic look, low-light snapshots
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F0.9 Aspherical if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/0.9 vs f/1.4)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon | Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F0.9 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/0.9
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
187 g
lighter
|
492 g
|
| Length |
55 mm
shorter
|
64.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
slimmer
|
72.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.35 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
12
more blades
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon
One of the original Fujifilm X-mount lenses, a 35mm f/1.4 giving about 52mm equivalent. It has a metal build and aperture ring, but slower, louder autofocus than newer designs.
Pros
- Distinctive rendering
- Metal build with aperture ring
- Compact at about 187 g
Cons
- Autofocus is slow and audible
- Not weather-resistant
Our notes
Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F0.9 Aspherical
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